Air Attack Pilot Profiles

Pacific Crest Aviation employs five qualified Air Attack Pilots for both USFS and OAS contract work. We currently maintain four primary pilots and one relief pilot. We are proud of our history of excellent performance and reliability in regard to all contracts that we have been involved with.

	Mike Smith has been involved in working and fulfilling fire fighting contracts for the BLM and USFS since 1974 in both helicopter and fixed wing operations. With over 18,000 flight hours, Mike holds ratings through Airline Transport Pilot, including Rotorcraft-Helicopter.
	PJ has been flying Cessna Skymasters in support of Air Attack operations for several years. He has over 7000 hours total time. He holds ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, SES and A&P licenses. He is active in Dream Flights a non-profit organization to help paraplegic pilots experience the joys of flight.
	Brian Sheets has over 3000+ hours of flight time including Lear Jet and Caravan ratings, CFII, MEI, ATP,and Pvt Glider.
	Brian Gallagher has over 5000 hours of flight time. He has CFI, MEI, FE DC-8 pilot licenses along with A&P, IA mechanics license. Personal aircraft include a Glasair TD which he and his father built and a Bellanca Super Viking which we use as the company work truck.